There is the small matter of England competing in a World Cup final to look forward to on Saturday, but make no mistake, another fascinating weekend of National League action should also whet the appetite.
As we approach the completion of the first third of the campaign, the spotlight will be on both the top and the bottom of National Two North this weekend.
A remarkable comeback from Sedgley Park saw them snatch a late victory at the expense of Chester ahead of a huge couple of weeks in National Two North.
Only Caldy and Fylde are yet to taste defeat in National Two North this term, but the latter’s fine start to the season could be put to the test in Round Six.
In recent weeks, the spotlight has been on the sides at the top of the division but the attention switches to the wrong end of National Two North in Round Five.
Following a thoroughly entertaining opening weekend in National Two North, Round Two contains four exciting derby clashes as teams aim to continue their momentum and kick-start their campaigns.
The new season in National Two North and National Two South kicks off this weekend and after thrilling title races and relegation fights last year, expect another eight months of twists and turns across both leagues.